ATL
Atlanta
United States
3,359 km
2,087 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
3,359 km
2,087 mi / 1,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL SMF
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code ATL SMF
ICAO Code KATL KSMF
City Atlanta Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,026 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 38.700000, -121.590000

Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 3,359 kilometers (2,087 miles / 1,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Atlanta, it's 02:03 in Sacramento. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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